Lonely Days

When the Bee Gees released 2 Years On in 1970, they marked an important moment. This album signified the return of Robin Gibb to the group, after a period of separation that followed the release of Odessa. On 2 Years On, drummer Geoff Bridgford also debuted, who joined the group permanently until 1972, although his image did not appear on the album cover. From this work, the song that resonated the most was Lonely Days, chosen as the first single. It was well received in the United States, reaching third place on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the rival chart Cashbox. However, in the United Kingdom its reach was smaller, only reaching 33rd place. The album itself managed to place 32nd on the US charts.

The story of Lonely Days is intertwined with the group's dynamics. In March 1969, Robin Gibb had announced his departure. Shortly after, in June, he released his first solo single, Saved by the Bell, which performed well in the United Kingdom. The production of Lonely Days featured the collaboration of Bill Shepherd as arranger, and the sound engineering was handled by Lew Hahn and John Stewart. The track was produced by the Bee Gees themselves, along with Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Robert Stigwood. The song's duration is 3 minutes and 48 seconds.